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John Nance Garner (1868-1967), a Democratic representative from Texas (a member of the 71st-73rd Congresses) and the 32nd Vice President of the United States under Franklin Roosevelt.

The young fascist corps, called the “Figli della Lupa” Roman Wolf’s sons, carrying miniature rifles, shown parading past Mussolini.

A photograph of King Emmanuel III of Italy (1869-1947), who reigned from 1900 to 1946. He appointed Benito Mussolini to the position of Prime Minister in 1922. He also abdicated his throne to his son, Crown Prince Umberto in 1946.

Haile Selassie (1892-1975) was the Emperor of Ethiopia from 1930 to 1974. Ethiopia was targeted by Italian imperialism in 1935, but was liberated with the help of British, French, Belgian, and South African troops in 1941. He was considered the…

Benito Mussolini (1883-1945), the fascist dictator of Italy from 1922 to 1943. He was titled 'Il Duce,' which means 'The Leader' in Italian. He led the National Fascist Party and later joined Germany and Japan to form the Axis Powers during the war.

A photograph of King Gustav V of Sweden (1858-1950). His motto was: “With the people, for the Fatherland.” He was a Nazi sympathizer, though he did disapprove of Hitler's treatment of the Jews.

A photograph of Abe Isoo (1865-1949), a moderate socialist who became the president of the Social Democratic party and the Social Masses party.

A 1940 tax photograph of Brown Studios' eventual address.